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Woods treasures comfort for opener

Tiger Woods returned to Torrey Pines, the site of some of his greatest triumphs, for a practice round on Tuesday before his US PGA season debut at the $US6.1 million ($5.8 million) Farmers Insurance Open. ''I feel comfortable here. There's no doubt about that,'' Woods said. ''There are a few courses like that where I've had my share of success.'' Woods won his most recent major title at Torrey Pines in 2008, limping to a play-off victory over Rocco Mediate for his 14th major, only four shy of the all-time record set by Jack Nicklaus. ''I do look at that week often,'' Woods said. ''What comes back to me is the memory of pure pain.'' During his practice round, Woods was more concerned about adapting to a course that was firmer than usual. ''I can't remember it playing this dry. It has been a while.''